Traffic & Transit
Snowmobiler Flown From Crash With Life-Threatening Injuries
Fish and Game Officers say Heath Cowper of Wolfeboro was thrown from his snowmobile when it rolled causing life-threatening injuries
WOLFEBORO, NH - New Hampshire Fish and Game responded to a snowmobile accident near Smith River on Saturday at 6:00 p.m..
Fire and EMS found Heath Cowper, 41 of Wolfeboro with life-threatening injuries.
Fish and Game said Cowper was riding on the ice when he lost control and rolled the snowmobile he was operating. Fish and Game said he was thrown from the snowmobile 30 feet and into a large rock. During the roll, officials say the victim was thrown 30 feet into a large rock.
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Due to the serious injuries, a medical helicopter was requested and flew Cowper to Dartmouth Medical Center where his condition is unknown.
Officials said speed and lack of a helmet appear to be contributing factors in the crash, which remains under investigation. Riders are reminded to wear helmets and eye protection while operating snowmobiles.
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Fish and Game remind riders to wear helmets and eye protection while operating snowmobiles.
